Most people have heard stories of the negative side effects of chemo. We have all seen a bald woman making the best of her situation and felt sorry for her, all the while thankful it was not us. Although accurate, sharing negative side effects fosters an atmosphere of fear and feeds the stigma of breast cancer on the most basic level. Let me be clear, I am not saying hide away or deny the truth. Rather what I am saying is to change the narrative, side effects are temporary, and Side effects can often be controlled with medicine. Side effects mean you are allowing medical treatment that is saving your life, so although tough and often excruciating you are alive and living to tell the tale!
Side Effect What You Can do for Relief
| Early menopause | Consult a Dr for medical intervention options |
| Weight Gain | Increase physical activity |
| Fatigue | Establish regular exercise |
| Cognitive Function/Chemo Brain | Write things down Get extra rest Use a calendar Do puzzles to exercise your mind |
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